From Vietnam to Ukraine, these 12 startups are joining the second batch of VIISA

The Vietnam Innovative Startup Accelerator (VIISA) has named the 12 startups that have been accepted in the second batch of their programme, which are due to graduate on October 24.

As a result of a partnership between Dragon Capital, FPT and Hanwha Investment, VIISA said it has attracted 160 applications from 28 countries. In the current batch, it includes startup founders from 11 nations including South Korea, Ukraine, Indonesia, France, Colombia, and Japan.

It will invest US$15,000 in cash and US$15,000 in-kind for training, technical resources, office accommodation, and access to more than 100 world class mentors and investors. The programme will also invest up to US$200,000 of follow-on funding to promising startups.

The following is the full list of the startups:

1. SAIGONEER (Vietnam): The startup provides local brands with a “rare, trustworthy” platform to share their narratives and services with “unique and highly desirable” audience.